Changing Tires

PROMETHEUS · 02-10-2020, 02:36 PM

Afternoon Everyone

First and foremost, I know that I can get a set of tires changed at the dealership! However, at $95+ a wheel is IMHO a bit much for mounting and road force balancing. Paying that GM premium, I guess.

Does anyone know of any brick/mortar national chain tire shop that uses the touchless tire changer and road force balancing equipment. Or any members in northern VA, who can recommend a reputable establishment. Thanks in advance!

NTB - Doesn't
Goodyear - Doesn't
Firestone - Doesn't

JonDaddy82 · 02-10-2020, 03:25 PM

For tasks like these, I usually seek out a local custom stereo/wheel shop that does high end cars and talk to them about it. They usually deal in low profile/big/expensive wheels and tires daily and know what it takes to work with them and what customers expect.

SFV1LE · 02-10-2020, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PROMETHEUS

Afternoon Everyone

First and foremost, I know that I can get a set of tires changed at the dealership! However, at $95+ a wheel is IMHO a bit much for mounting and road force balancing. Paying that GM premium, I guess.

Does anyone know of any brick/mortar national chain tire shop that uses the touchless tire changer and road force balancing equipment. Or any members in northern VA, who can recommend a reputable establishment. Thanks in advance!

NTB - Doesn't
Goodyear - Doesn't
Firestone - Doesn't

I tried a dealer, Keyes in Van Nuys, for my first tire change, removing GY SC 3Rs for PS4S to save them for track. I was already there for an oil change and ZLE track alignment and figured it made sense to get the tires done at the same time ... they put 3 dents in my car, damaged the bead on one of the nearly new 3Rs, installed a PF48 filter that leaked, and took 3 days to figure out how to rotate the DSSVs to track setting. They refused to take responsibility for any of their mistakes, and said the bead of a never before removed tire on a 2 month old car was damaged already by me. GM backed them up.

SJFGTO · 02-10-2020, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SFV1LE

I tried a dealer, Keyes in Van Nuys, for my first tire change, removing GY SC 3Rs for PS4S to save them for track. I was already there for an oil change and ZLE track alignment and figured it made sense to get the tires done at the same time ... they put 3 dents in my car, damaged the bead on one of the nearly new 3Rs, installed a PF48 filter that leaked, and took 3 days to figure out how to rotate the DSSVs to track setting. They refused to take responsibility for any of their mistakes, and said the bead of a never before removed tire on a 2 month old car was damaged already by me. GM backed them up.

Wow! That is awful. I have had mine to the dealer twice for track alignments and had zero problems. The tech was extremely knowledgeable. I had taken it to two different independent shops initially and neither would touch my car for fear of causing damage...I appreciated their candor.

LT4Greg · 02-10-2020, 05:03 PM

That’s what I dread when it comes time to put new tires on my ZL1 and it maybe in the summer!

RDBill · 02-10-2020, 05:22 PM

I called Hunter which is a touch-less tire machine manufacturer and asked them for a business in my area that uses their tire machine.

HogmanZL1 · 02-10-2020, 05:24 PM

Discount tire has been a great and i wont go anywhere else. best pricing (they will price match if you find it better). they lifted the car manually with 4 jacks simultaneously on the correct lift points just 10 feet away from me in the shop window. the manager understood my concerns and walked the car with me each time and we checked the wheels pre/post for any damage. they have the latest equipment from my understanding and i trusted they would take care of any issues if something did occur.

Vigilante375 · 02-10-2020, 05:36 PM

Discount tire is a good chain and I've used them a few times.

I'd say call another dealer if you want them to do this. My dealer charged me only $52, total, to change the tires on my ZL1.

Markoz28 · 02-10-2020, 09:05 PM

Discount tire! They also mounted my 325/30/20 R888R on my custom gloss black 20x11.5” BC Forged wheels without a scratch.

c120cut · 02-10-2020, 09:14 PM

Discount tire uses Hunter road force balances to

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-10-2020, 09:24 PM

here:

jvandy50 · 02-11-2020, 12:09 AM

Another vote for discount tire. It's a big chain, but our new one in town has the service of a 100 year old family business. They're awesome and will take car of your girl.

Not to mention good prices already and a 0% for 12 months credit card.

PROMETHEUS · 02-11-2020, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

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Thanks Stephen,

Called most of those places except for couple, which will be done today....no go, all use the old fashion tire changer and a couple of them didn't know what I was talking about went I mentioned "road force balancing".

crosive · 02-11-2020, 06:09 AM

sadly, around here, the dealership is about the only place that has the equipment and fellas that care enough. It costs, sure, but I trust the guys at my dealership. I tried ntb. lets just say I'll never go back to another ntb, ever.

02-10-2020, 02:36 PM	#1
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Changing Tires Afternoon Everyone First and foremost, I know that I can get a set of tires changed at the dealership! However, at $95+ a wheel is IMHO a bit much for mounting and road force balancing. Paying that GM premium, I guess. Does anyone know of any brick/mortar national chain tire shop that uses the touchless tire changer and road force balancing equipment. Or any members in northern VA, who can recommend a reputable establishment. Thanks in advance! NTB - Doesn't Goodyear - Doesn't Firestone - Doesn't

02-10-2020, 03:25 PM	#2
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 618	For tasks like these, I usually seek out a local custom stereo/wheel shop that does high end cars and talk to them about it. They usually deal in low profile/big/expensive wheels and tires daily and know what it takes to work with them and what customers expect. __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

02-10-2020, 05:03 PM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	That’s what I dread when it comes time to put new tires on my ZL1 and it maybe in the summer! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

02-10-2020, 09:24 PM	#11
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	here: Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-10-2020, 05:22 PM	#6
RDBill 902HP 858TQ Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 135	I called Hunter which is a touch-less tire machine manufacturer and asked them for a business in my area that uses their tire machine.

02-10-2020, 05:24 PM	#7
HogmanZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 79	Discount tire has been a great and i wont go anywhere else. best pricing (they will price match if you find it better). they lifted the car manually with 4 jacks simultaneously on the correct lift points just 10 feet away from me in the shop window. the manager understood my concerns and walked the car with me each time and we checked the wheels pre/post for any damage. they have the latest equipment from my understanding and i trusted they would take care of any issues if something did occur.

02-10-2020, 05:36 PM	#8
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366	Discount tire is a good chain and I've used them a few times. I'd say call another dealer if you want them to do this. My dealer charged me only $52, total, to change the tires on my ZL1.

02-10-2020, 09:05 PM	#9
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	Discount tire! They also mounted my 325/30/20 R888R on my custom gloss black 20x11.5” BC Forged wheels without a scratch.

02-10-2020, 09:14 PM	#10
c120cut Drives: 17 1ss vert garnet red Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: cal Posts: 11	Discount tire uses Hunter road force balances to

02-11-2020, 12:09 AM	#12
jvandy50 Drives: 18 ZL1-1LE, 10 JKU Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: AR Posts: 584	Another vote for discount tire. It's a big chain, but our new one in town has the service of a 100 year old family business. They're awesome and will take car of your girl. Not to mention good prices already and a 0% for 12 months credit card.

02-11-2020, 06:09 AM	#14
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	sadly, around here, the dealership is about the only place that has the equipment and fellas that care enough. It costs, sure, but I trust the guys at my dealership. I tried ntb. lets just say I'll never go back to another ntb, ever.

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